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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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