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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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