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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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