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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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