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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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