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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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