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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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