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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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