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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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