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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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