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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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