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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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