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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important 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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