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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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