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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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