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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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