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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes 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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