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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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