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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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