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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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