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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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