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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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