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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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