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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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