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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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