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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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