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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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