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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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