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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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