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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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