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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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