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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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