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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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