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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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