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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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