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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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