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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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