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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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