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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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