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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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