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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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