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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)