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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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