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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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