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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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