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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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