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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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