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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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