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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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