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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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