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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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