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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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