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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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