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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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