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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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