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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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