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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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