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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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