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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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