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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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