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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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