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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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