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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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