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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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