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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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