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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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