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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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