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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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