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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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