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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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