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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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