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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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