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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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