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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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