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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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