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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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