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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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