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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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