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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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