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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers 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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