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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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