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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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