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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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