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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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