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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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