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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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