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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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