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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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