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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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