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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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