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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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