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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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