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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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