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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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