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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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