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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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