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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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