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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major 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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