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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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