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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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