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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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