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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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