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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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