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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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