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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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