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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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