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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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