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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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