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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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