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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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