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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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