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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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