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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student 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 available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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