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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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