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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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