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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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