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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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