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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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