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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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