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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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