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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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