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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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