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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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