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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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