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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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