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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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