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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major 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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