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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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