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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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