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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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