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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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