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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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