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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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