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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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