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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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