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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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