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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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