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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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