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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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