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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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