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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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