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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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