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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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