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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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