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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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