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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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