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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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