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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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