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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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