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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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