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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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