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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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