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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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