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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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