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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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