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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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