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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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