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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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