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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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