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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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