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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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