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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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