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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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