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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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