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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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