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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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