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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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