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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)