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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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