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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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