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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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