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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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