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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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