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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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