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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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