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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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