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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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