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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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