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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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