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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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