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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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