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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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