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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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