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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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