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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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