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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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