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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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