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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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