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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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