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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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