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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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