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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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