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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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