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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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