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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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