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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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