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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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