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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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