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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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