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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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