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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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