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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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