| Sumario: | Language MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have been identified as an emergent and expanding field of research. They represent an innovative educational proposal that emphasizes the open and social side of language learning in digital environments. This chapter offers an overview of the state of the art in the field, with distinct parts. First, it shows the progress made in scholarly research -in terms of the conceptualization, theoretical foundations, and current research trends in LMOOCs (Language MOOCs). Then it focuses on what constitutes best practice in LMOOCs for English learning: it establishes a taxonomy of courses on offer, the learning scenarios in which they can be implemented, and most importantly, describes their specificities, key elements, and functionalities. Finally, it offers guidelines for teachers and researchers interested in creating quality LMOOCs for English teaching and learning.
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