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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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