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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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