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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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