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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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