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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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