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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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