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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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