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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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