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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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