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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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