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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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