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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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