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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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