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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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