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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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