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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about 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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