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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources