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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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