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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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