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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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