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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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