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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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