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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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