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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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