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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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