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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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