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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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