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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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