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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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