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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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