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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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