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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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