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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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