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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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