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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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