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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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