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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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