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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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