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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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