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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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