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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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