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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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