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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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