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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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