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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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