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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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