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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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