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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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