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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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