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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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