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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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