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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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