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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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