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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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