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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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