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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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