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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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