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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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