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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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