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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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