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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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