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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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