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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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