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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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