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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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