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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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