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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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