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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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