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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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