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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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