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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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