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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines 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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