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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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