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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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