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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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