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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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