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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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