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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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