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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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