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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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