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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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