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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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