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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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