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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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