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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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