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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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