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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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