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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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