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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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