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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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