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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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