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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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