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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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