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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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