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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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