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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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