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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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