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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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