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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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