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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies 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 participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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