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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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