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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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