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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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