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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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