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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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