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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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