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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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