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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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