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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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