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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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