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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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