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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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