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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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