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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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