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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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