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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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