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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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