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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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