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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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