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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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