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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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