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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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