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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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