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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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