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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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