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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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