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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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