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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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