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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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