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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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