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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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