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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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