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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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