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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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