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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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