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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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