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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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