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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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