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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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