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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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