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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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