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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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