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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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