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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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