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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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