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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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