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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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