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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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