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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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