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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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