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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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