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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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