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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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