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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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