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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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