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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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