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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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