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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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