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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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