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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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