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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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