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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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