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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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