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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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