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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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