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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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