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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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