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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the 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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