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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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