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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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