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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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