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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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