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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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