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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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