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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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