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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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