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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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