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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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