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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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