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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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