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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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