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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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