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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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