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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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