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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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