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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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