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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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