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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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