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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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