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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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