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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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