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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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