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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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