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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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