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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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