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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in 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 typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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