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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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