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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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