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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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