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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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