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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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