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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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