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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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