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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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