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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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