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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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