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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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