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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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