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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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