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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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