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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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