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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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