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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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