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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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