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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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