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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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