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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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