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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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