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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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