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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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