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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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