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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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