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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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