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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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