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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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