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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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