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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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