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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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