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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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