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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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