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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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