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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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