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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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