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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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