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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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