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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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