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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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