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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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