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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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