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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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