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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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