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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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