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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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