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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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