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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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