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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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