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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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