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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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