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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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