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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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