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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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