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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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