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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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