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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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