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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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