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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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