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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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