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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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