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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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