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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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