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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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