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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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