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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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