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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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