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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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