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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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