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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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