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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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