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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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