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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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