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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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