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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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