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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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