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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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