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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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