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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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