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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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