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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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