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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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