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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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