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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies 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 educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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