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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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