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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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