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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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