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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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