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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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