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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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