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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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