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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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