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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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