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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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