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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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