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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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