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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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