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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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