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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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