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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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