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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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