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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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