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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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