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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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