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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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