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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major 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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