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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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