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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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