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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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