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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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