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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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