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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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